Clinical Trainee (Santa Ana, CA)

Phoenix Houses of California•Santa Ana, CA

About The Position

The MIP Clinical Trainee reports to the Clinical Supervisor and provides individual, family, and group therapy and other therapeutic services to clients and families. The role includes assessing client and family needs and symptoms, formulating psychosocial diagnoses, selecting appropriate treatment methods and evidence-based practices, and monitoring progress through outcome measures. The trainee maintains timely and accurate clinical documentation and participates in supervision, mentoring, training, and program meetings. The position requires maintaining client and agency confidentiality, building effective relationships with clients, families, colleagues, and community stakeholders, and carrying out the Phoenix House mission, vision, and values. Travel may be required depending on location, and work is performed in an office and may involve clinical or residential settings.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related field.
Maintain credentialing as a condition of employment.
Maintain a valid California driver’s license, proof of automobile insurance, and a safe driving record in accordance with Phoenix House policy.
Proficiency in MS Office systems and ability to use an electronic medical record.
Proficiency with SPAC, DMH, Community Care Licensing, and other governing bodies.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, changing environment; establish and consistently enforce appropriate boundaries; and model positive behavior and demeanor.
Understanding of addiction, co-occurring models, treatment modalities, adult and adolescent development, and family systems.
Strong time-management and organizational skills; flexibility, problem-solving, self-direction, customer-service orientation, and collaboration.
Ability to engage and develop rapport with patients and families from various backgrounds.
Ability to tolerate stress and work in rural and/or urban environments while participating in client treatment outcomes; ability to adapt to a constantly changing environment and use emotional intelligence, including in crisis intervention.
Ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 25 pounds, with or without assistance, and to sit, stand, walk, or remain on one's feet for extended periods.
Ability to conduct First Aid and CPR in an emergency.
Undergo regular health screenings, which may include TB and COVID testing and vaccinations.

Nice To Haves

Experience in substance abuse or mental health.
Bilingual in Spanish.

Responsibilities

Provide individual, family, and group therapy and other direct clinical or therapeutic services to clients and families.
Assess client and family needs and symptoms, determine medical necessity, formulate psychosocial diagnoses, gather histories, and select appropriate treatment methods and evidence-based practices.
Assess client progress and modify treatment through completion and submission of outcome measures.
Submit timely progress notes, assessments, treatment plans, chart notes, and other required documentation in accordance with policy and quality standards.
Participate in clinical and case supervision, prepare to discuss caseload, documentation, and productivity, accept feedback, and apply it in clinical practice.
Establish and maintain rapport and effective working relationships with clients, families, the community, agency colleagues, and outside stakeholders.
Maintain confidentiality of information concerning clients, families, and agency operations.
Attend required staff training, program and all-staff meetings, weekly mentoring meetings, supervision, MIP and evidence-based practice trainings, learning collaboratives, webinars, and coaching calls as assigned.
Adhere to and promote Phoenix House's mission, vision, and values and maintain professional relationships and appropriate judgment.
Perform other duties as assigned.